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Diwali what it means to ME

 “THE AWARENESS OF THE INNER LIGHT”

A lot has been written on why Diwali is celebrated, Lord Rama returning to his people, Birth of goddess Lakshmi, Satyabhama Killed Narakasura and many more…

For Me….

Diwali, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, is an opportunity to make a fresh start. Starting afresh, clean our homes, put on new clothes, start new business accounts.

But while giving so much attention to the world outside, I also remember my inner self. The real meaning of starting fresh would be to purify heart and mind from ignorance and acrimony.

Soul needs cleansing for the light of Knowledge. So, I keep an appointment with myself every Diwali to make a fresh start. The sole purpose of the lights and firecrackers is to glorify the light of Knowledge and not some artificial glorifications. The lighting of a simple diya is meant to bring the luminosity of Knowledge to our homes and souls while chasing away all evil spirits.

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped, so as to seek her blessings by being bestowed with wealth and prosperity. However, we are incorrect when we confuse prosperity with money and materialistic possessions. In this process, we forget the real meaning of Diwali, which means to become enlightened and not rich and wealthy.

I pray to be enriched and conferred upon with Knowledge over ignorance.

Wishing you all Happy and Safe Diwali...

 

 

Comments

  1. ruchi kukreti15 November 2020 at 20:28:00 GMT+5:30

    Very well said Sir!
    Let,s clean up the shelfs of our bad habits and grudges in this diwali.
    Real happiness lies within us not in.matrialitic things.
    Very happy diwali!!

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  2. Vaishnavi thatiparthi17 November 2020 at 12:08:00 GMT+5:30

    Purifying our mind and heart, enlightening the inner self......... well said sir.

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